czech republic

Despite controversy, former Prime Minister Andrej Babiš still has a chance to return to the head of the government. According to critics, this could push the Czech Republic towards an authoritarian model based on the Hungarian example. There are even concerns that the country could question its membership in NATO and the European Union. Martin Vokálek, Executive Director and Head of the Brussels Office of the EUROPEUM Institute, commented for Web.DE.

On 16 July 2025, the European Commission presented its proposal for the next Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) for the period 2028–2034, launching a process that will likely lead to lengthy negotiations between EU institutions and could last until the end of 2027. This policy paper by Filip Křenek (EUROPEUM) and Josef Bič (VŠE) analyses the discussions that preceded the proposal’s publication, highlights key elements expected in the upcoming MFF, and outlines the compromises policymakers will have to navigate during the negotiations. At the same time, the analysis offers specific recommendations for both Czech and European policymakers, taking into account the specific context of the Czech Republic as well as broader European dynamics.